Paul Chavarriaga

Paul Chavarriaga is a leading scientist and head of the gene editing platform at the Alliance Bioversity International–CIAT. He has raised ethical concerns regarding the de-extinction projects undertaken by companies like Colossal Biosciences, arguing that while introducing genetic variability from extinct species into living organisms is feasible, it does not equate to resurrecting an extinct species. Chavarriaga emphasizes the importance of understanding the reasons behind extinction and questions the practicality and ethics of reviving species in today’s drastically changed environment.